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How to Swap Stablecoins Cheaply

Exchange USDC, USDT, DAI with minimal slippage. Best protocols for stable swaps.

TradingBeginnerEstimated reading time5 minutes6 stepsPrerequisites: Stablecoins to swap, ETH for gas
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Quick Overview

1Choose Platform
2Check L2 Options
3Compare Quotes
4Set Low Slippage
5Execute Swap
6Verify Receipt

Swapping between stablecoins should cost almost nothing. Here are the best methods to minimize fees and slippage.

Best Options

MethodSlippageFeesSpeed
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Curve0.01%0.04%Instant
1inch0.05%VariableInstant
CEX0.1%VariesMinutes

Recommended: Curve

Curve is designed specifically for stablecoin swaps with minimal slippage.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Choose Platform

Curve for lowest slippage, 1inch for comparison across DEXs.

Tips

  • ✓Curve is optimal for large stable swaps
2

Check L2 Options

Swap on Arbitrum or Base for 10-100x lower gas.

Tips

  • ✓Most stablecoins available on L2s
3

Compare Quotes

Get quotes from Curve and 1inch to compare.

Tips

  • ✓Differences should be minimal for stables
4

Set Low Slippage

Use 0.1% slippage for stable-to-stable swaps.

Tips

  • ✓Should not need higher for stablecoins
5

Execute Swap

Confirm transaction. Should be near 1:1.

Tips

  • ✓Anything less than 0.99:1 is unusual
6

Verify Receipt

Confirm you received expected amount.

Tips

  • ✓Should be within 0.1% of input

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